The PeeWee Terrapins are more ready than ever to hit the field for the 2015 season.
The PeeWee football team is enjoying strong registration numbers and already has some well-seasoned players. Coach Tom Laffin is impressed with the progress his players have made.
“We are so confident right now after two practices of working with the guys on conditioning, we had a two –hour scrimmage,” he said. “Everyone is still in great shape, they remember the plays from spring. Everything is looking great.”
Not only does he have the know-how, but he also has the numbers.
“We basically have everybody but two kids come back from spring, but we ended picking up four more, so have some new blood,” said Laffin, adding he has players from DVSS, St. Anthony’s, Carbon and Delia.
He says it takes up to 40 players, so they could add more if 10 -12 year olds are interested in joining.
The team is kicking off its season on the biggest stage there is, at McMahon Stadium in Calgary versus the Strathmore Badgers on September 12.
“They are going to be a tough team, they are always a top team in the league,” said Laffin.
He said the team’s focus at this level is simple to learn the game, have fun and do their best on the field.
“The kids are so in to it, they have such great excitement,” said Laffin. “I used to play football, and I have the same feeling that I used to have playing when I see a kids come off the field with a smile on his face because he made a big stop or touch down. It’s exciting and a high impact game.”
On the field he says the Terrapins are fast and will use it to their advantage.
“We don’t have the size we had last year but we have crazy speed. These guys are well conditioned,” he said.
The PeeWee Terrapins play in the Central PeeWee Football League.